An order of protection is a court order signed by a judge that can require a person to stay away from you and is intended to prevent his/her abusive behavior toward you. An order of protection can also prevent an abuser from contacting you by phone, text, email, mail, fax, or third parties. If the order of protection is violated by the abuser, the police can arrest the abuser and place him/her in jail.

You are eligible for an order of protection if you are in immediate danger of domestic abuse and you and the person you are filing against are:

At least 18 years of age

Married

Divorced

Live together, or have lived together

Related by blood

Have a child together

Dating or have dated in the past

A parent/guardian may also file on behalf of a child under 18 years of age.

For more information, please contact:

Victim Assistance Program at Benton County Prosecutor’s Office: 479-271-1030 or

The Arkansas VINE Program is a free, 24 hour service that can alert you when someone is released from jail or is moved. If you sign up for VINE, you will receive a notification call within 30 minutes of an inmates release or move. You can choose to be notifies by phone, email, or both. VINE is confidential.

To register, contact the Victim Assistance Program at 800-501-4105, or visit Vinelink.

CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS BOARD

An innocent victim of a violent crime (including DWI) may qualify for financial help from the Crime Victims Reparations Board. The money can help pay for medical expenses, or other costs related to personal injuries that were caused by a violent crime.

You May Qualify For Assistance If:

● The crime was reported to law enforcement within 72 hours.

● An application for assistance for help is received within one year of the date of the crime.